President Barack Obama coming to campus on Wednesday

Tickets will be distributed Sunday at noon

Interim Vice President for Student Affairs Ryan Lombardi sent the following message via email to Ohio University faculty, staff and students on Saturday afternoon:

Dear Students, Faculty, and Staff,

On Wednesday, October 17th, the Ohio University College Democrats will host an event with President Barack Obama on the College Green. Gates will open at 3:00 p.m. for ticket holders.

The event is free and open to the public, but tickets are required for entry. There are a limited number of tickets for Ohio University students, faculty and staff, which will be available on a first-come, first-served basis starting at 12:00 noon on Sunday, October 14, at the Baker University Center 4th floor. One ticket will be distributed per person.

Bring your Ohio University ID to Baker Center to receive your ticket.

Additional information on the timing of the event, parking, and related details will be forthcoming.